The PEN/Faulkner foundation announced its annual Literary Award winners Wednesday. The organization bestows almost $150,000 each year to “honor the sustained careers of writers who are distinguished in their fields, raising awareness for a diverse array of outstanding books,” says PEN president Peter Godwin.

Among this year’s winners: Katherine Boo for her bestselling look at life in Mumbai, “Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” Larry Kramer for his body of work as a playwright (which includes “The Normal Heart”), and Frank Deford for his “exceptional contribution” to sports writing.